Jessica González-Rojas

Jessica González-Rojas
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 34th district
Assumed office
January 1, 2021
Preceded byMichael DenDekker
Personal details
Born (1976-05-19) May 19, 1976
Political partyDemocratic
EducationBoston University (BA)
New York University (MPA)
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WebsiteOfficial website

Jessica González-Rojas (born May 19, 1976) is an American activist, politician, and academic. A Democrat, she is the New York State Assembly member for the 34th District, having been elected in 2020 after defeating incumbent Michael DenDekker in the primary.

González-Rojas previously served as the executive director of the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health, an organization that advocates for access to affordable health and reproductive care for Latino and immigrant communities. González-Rojas has additionally served as an adjunct professor of Latin American Studies at the City University of New York's City College.

González-Rojas is queer. She is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), the largest socialist organization in the United States.